[Sephiroth]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Parasite landlords? You really do have an attitude problem, jfman.

If it was as easy as you suggest for small businesses to own their own properties instead of renting, doesn't it make you wonder why they are not doing it?

To elaborate on what OB has said: Small businesses that need to expand from home need premises. There are very few freeholds for sale and they might be able to afford monthly rent, but cannot get a mortgage for a freehold property as the business hasn't yet grown sufficiently.

Doesn't make all landlords "parasite", though if that's what jfman meant.